Mango Pickle in Brine

Ingredients

 * ½ cup salt
 * 2 tbsp turmeric
 * ½ cup fennel seed
 * 2 tbsp mustard seed
 * ¼ cup dried red chilies, crushed
 * ¾ cup dry mustard powder
 * 2 lbs mangos

Directions

 * 1) Wash and dry unpeeled mangos.
 * 2) Cut into small pieces or cubes.
 * 3) Mix mangos with salt and turmeric; set aside for 24 hours.
 * 4) In a heavy pan, lightly brown the fennel and mustard seeds.
 * 5) Grind coarsely.
 * 6) Drain mangos reserving the liquid.
 * 7) Mix all other ingredients together and toss cut mangos in it until well coated.
 * 8) Press into sterilized jars and pour the brine over, so that the mangos are well covered.
 * 9) Close lids tightly and keep in a sunny place for 1 week.